Weekly Global News Wrap: McDonald's CEO confident with meat supply chain; Taco Bell's at-home kits; KFC's virtual Mother's Day experience

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski is confident in the chain's meat supply chain, the chief executive said in an interview with ABC’s Good Morning America. Globally, he said the fast food giant has started to innovate with dining room spacing, barriers, contact-less ordering and pickup from a cart to avoid human contact. Read more here.

Chick-fil-A said some restaurants will reopen doors for carryout orders in the “coming weeks” as it begins to modify dining rooms to support social distancing. As reported by Nation’s Restaurant News, a majority of the brand’s more than 2,300 units have been closed for takeout from walk-in customers during the pandemic, which has forced restaurants to offer only to-go services. Read more here.

In the U.S., restaurants in Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Nevada and Ohio states have been given the green light to begin a gradual return to dine-in business the week of May 11. Nation’s Restaurant News reports that roughly half of U.S. states have begun lifting restrictions on restaurant dining, though most are allowing sit-down service only under strict protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Read more here.

Taco Bell launched its build-your-own taco kits. The fast-food chain's At Home Taco Bar, currently available by delivery or drive-thru, includes flour tortillas, crunchy taco shells, nacho chips, seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, and nacho cheese sauce. Read more here.

KFC announced that it is launching a virtual Mother's Day experience on Messenger from Facebook for families who may not be able to celebrate together. The chain created an opportunity for family and friends to share a fun and personalized video chat dinner invitation with their moms. Read more here.